Care & Feeding: How Moms Became Our Social Safety Net
On this episode: Zak sits down with Jessica Calarco, whose new book \u2013 Holding It Together \u2013 is out tomorrow. The two walk through the ways in which women, and especially mothers, replace a social safety net in the United States\u2026 and, more importantly, why it doesn\u2019t have to be this way.\n\nWe also dole out a round of recommendations \u2013 and for our Slate Plus listeners, we continue Zak and Jessica\u2019s conversation and ask Jamilah and Elizabeth what they think their unpaid labor is holding together.\xa0\n\nElizabeth recommends: Brain Inflamed\nZak recommends: Play your favorite music videos for your kids. Like this.\xa0\nJamilah recommends: If (in theaters now!)\n\nJoin us on Facebook and email us at careandfeedingpod@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today\u2019s show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. You can also call our phone line: (646) 357-9318.\n\nIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows\u2014you\u2019ll also be supporting the work we do here on Care and Feeding. Sign up now at slate.com/careplus to help support our work.\n\nPodcast produced by Maura Currie.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices